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Minimising and, where possible, eliminating the use of seclusion and restraint
Seclusion and restraint
The RANZCP is committed to the delivery of quality mental health services that seek to improve safe practice and promote optimal outcomes to those receiving care.
Position statement- Last updated: Aug 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #61
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Implementing alternatives to coercion
Seclusion and restraint
The RANZCP has endorsed this position produced by the World Psychiatric Association. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Oct 2020
- Published in International
- Endorsed external guidance
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Strategy towards elimination of seclusion and restraint
Seclusion and restraint
RANZCP Victorian Branch Submission to Victorian Department of Health on the Strategy towards elimination of seclusion and restraint PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2023
- Published in Victoria
- Current
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Involuntary mental health treatment in custody
Ethics, Seclusion and restraint
Involuntary mental health treatment in custodial settings compromises clinical care, encourages inappropriate management of prisoners, and breaches human rights.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2017
- Published in Australia
- PS #93
